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Building Safety in San Leandro, CA (2026)

4 verified building safety rules for San Leandro, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Lead Paint

San Leandro pre-1978 renovations must follow EPA RRP rule and California HSC 17920.10. Lead-safe certified firms required for paint-disturbing work.

Building Safety: Lead Paint

Heavy Restrictions

California Health & Safety Code Section 17920.10

17920.10. (a) Any building or portion thereof including any dwelling unit, guestroom, or suite of rooms, or portion thereof, or the premises on which it is located, is deemed to be in violation of this part as to any portion that contains lead hazards. For purposes of this part, "lead hazards" means deteriorated lead-based paint, lead-contaminated dust, lead-contaminated soil, or disturbing lea...

Elevator Maintenance

Elevators in San Leandro are regulated by Cal/OSHA Division of Occupational Safety and Health. Annual inspections and permits to operate are required.

Building Safety: Elevator Maintenance

Heavy Restrictions

Scaffold & Sidewalk Shed

San Leandro scaffolding over public right-of-way requires encroachment permit from Public Works. Cal/OSHA Title 8 scaffold safety standards apply statewide.

Building Safety: Scaffold Rules

Some Restrictions

Pest Control

San Leandro enforces property maintenance nuisance provisions for rodent and pest infestations. Housing code requires landlords to keep rentals vermin-free.

Building Safety: Pest Control

Some Restrictions

Looking for Alameda County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement San Leandro city rules.

Building Safety in Alameda County